let it be

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let it be (third-person singular simple present lets it be, present participle letting it be, simple past and past participle let it be)

1. (idiomatic) To leave something to follow its natural course; this involves desisting from any intent to intervene.

   Let it be. The more you interfere, the worse it will get.

   • 1970, Paul McCartney (lyrics and music), “Let It Be”, performed by The Beatles:

     Whispering words of wisdom, let it be.

• leave it alone
• leave it be
• let it alone
• it is what it is (in one of its senses)

• laissez faire
• let be
• so be it

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